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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... capita, origin economies would have modest gains as retained labour is diluted across larger domestic populations. Senior economist Benjamin Trevis and economist Marco Santaniello said output per capita which speaks to living standards would fall in ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... traditional market cycles, forcing investors to make sense of these "jungle times" where anything goes, according to an economist. Diana Mousina, deputy chief economist at AMP, said the current economic cycle is unlike any other she's experienced where ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during the post-COVID-19 pandemic tightening phase. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the move marks a difference from other global central banks. "The fact that the RBA has been hiking makes ...

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... investment officer in Eric Van Nostrand. Before his promotion, Van Nostrand served as global head of markets and chief economist at the fund manager. Chris Hogbin assumed the role of chief executive of LAM the month prior, previously leading the company's ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... traditional sectors, including offices and retail, as well as thematic diversification. Commenting, Knight Frank chief economist Ben Burston said he saw strong recovery in investment activity last year. "However, recent global instability has generated ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... as well. So, our economists are being kept very, very busy trying to work out that trade off." Meanwhile, HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the Australian economy has suffered two significant negative shocks over a six-week period, the RBA's back-to-back ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... coming weeks but shouldn't vary too much away from the average stock that is down about 15%. However, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said, despite Trump's ultimatum on Iran, the market reaction was more "muted" than previously seen, adding ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... meaning inflation has now held at 3.3% for the past three months. While that may seem like positive news, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the data does not necessarily mean inflation is easing. "As the RBA has long argued, the monthly ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said there is now a very real risk of a major surge in risk-off sentiment, adding that hopes for a Trump TACO ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Speaking at the Australian Business Economists event in Melbourne yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers shared a somewhat bleak outlook for the Australian economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May ...
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